Event Planning Professional Certificate

Overview

Earn your Event Planning Professional Certificate by completing five focused Micro Credentials that guide you through every stage of successful event execution. From foundational planning and strategic design to stakeholder engagement, effective communication, and seamless delivery, this certificate equips you with the skills and confidence to plan events that are purposeful, inclusive, and impactful.

Required courses

Opportunities in Event Planning

Online self-directed

Discover the key elements of successful event planning. Designed for anyone who may need to occasionally plan an event, this course will cover essential skills in relationship building, event design, and feasibility assessment. Gain the knowledge and tools to evaluate event ideas effectively and create memorable experiences with confidence. 

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Strategic Event Planning

Online self-directed

Gain the skills to design, assess and execute impactful events. Explore current industry trends, risk management strategies and best practices for aligning events with stakeholder expectations. This course provides the practical tools to create meaningful event experiences while monitoring progress and mitigating potential challenges. 

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Engaging and Managing Event Partners

Online self-directed

This Micro Credential equips learners with the skills to build strong, collaborative relationships with event stakeholders. Explore effective communication strategies, partner agreements and leadership approaches that foster a positive event planning culture. This course provides practical tools to align teams and partners for seamless event execution. 

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Effective Communication in Event Planning

Online self-directed

Learn the essential skills for crafting clear, inclusive messaging to engage diverse audiences when planning an event. This Micro Credential will cover branding, event promotion and communication strategies to connect with clients, vendors and attendees. Learn to adapt messaging for different audiences and assess communication effectiveness for future success. 

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Turning Event Plans into Action

Online self-directed

This Micro Credential equips learners with the practical skills to execute a seamless event. Focus on anticipating pressure points, optimizing event space and preparing presenters for a polished delivery. Gain the expertise needed to bring your event plans to life with confidence. 

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Career pathways

Ideal for business professionals, administrators, hospitality, tourism or aspiring event planners, this certificate prepares learners to take on responsibilities such as coordinating community events, managing fundraisers, executing conferences or launching branded experiences. As event planning becomes a sought-after interdisciplinary skill, these competencies can open doors in sectors such as education, trade associations, nonprofits and beyond. 

Program goals

  • Identify specific niches, client needs and target audiences
  • Design, implement, and promote events tailored to client objectives
  • Review event metrics to determine effectiveness and improve on future events
  • Gain strategies and tools to develop stakeholder relations, create event plans and manage logistics

This certificate includes the completion of five self-directed Micro Credential courses

Completion requirements

To earn AUArts' Event Planning Professional Certificate, you must successfully complete all five courses listed above. 

Students have up to five years to complete the program. Before finishing your final course, you must submit the Professional Certificate Declaration Form to Continuing Education at coned@auarts.ca.

Upon completion, you will receive a non-credit Certificate in Event Planning, awarded by Alberta University of the Arts' School of Continuing Education and Professional Development.

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